Material Controller (Humanoid Robotics)

About the role

As a partner to all major automobile manufacturers and key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, Schaeffler offers development opportunities in a dynamic global technology company with a long history of private ownership.

Responsibilities

• Support smooth production flow by keeping materials, orders, and sequencing on track to ensure manufacturing is delivered as agreed.
• Coordinate ordering processes and production bookings to ensure manufacturing follows the agreed order freeze.
• Verify that production orders are booked correctly and aligned with current delivery requirements.
• Monitor order costs with a focus on quality and identify potential deviations early.
• Track inventory levels and work closely with supply chain teams to secure material availability.
• Prepare and analyze production performance reports to highlight improvement opportunities.
• Adjust machine sequencing on a shift basis to support efficient operations.
• Contribute to end-to-end process planning and control across the supply chain, with attention to time and cost performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or completed technical or commercial training, or a comparable qualification.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in production control, order management, supply chain, or process planning.
• Good understanding of production booking processes, inventory management, and reporting tools.
• Confident communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Structured, analytical, and proactive working style with strong coordination skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offerings (see Schaeffler Benefits).
• Life insurance and 401k eligible with up to 6% company match.
• Eligible for annual bonus and merit-based salary increases.
• Regular employee appreciation and company events.

Pay

Non-exempt position with overtime pay available.